Moore, Thomas Lambert (1758-1799) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03893 Author/Creator: Moore, Thomas Lambert (1758-1799) Place Written: Hempstead, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 32.1 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Updates Lucy on the progress of her son, Henry. Writes, "Master Henry's advances in the Latin are such as I hope will please you sufficiently... His mind appears strong, and his judgment solid- his ideas are lively and his memory sufficiently retentive." Sends regards to the Knox family, and notes that the clothes she sent Henry have been safely delivered.
Moore was rector of St. George's Church at Hempstead, Long Island 1785-1799.
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